One of the most spectacular places to take a bike tour is France. One can get to see fascinating sites from the seemingly endless regions that are available for visiting. Given that France has a rich history that spans several centuries, and the wonderful food and wine associated with the country, it is perhaps one […]
Category: Cycling in France
Yorkshire start road repair programme in readiness of their role in the 2014 Tour de France
After winning out over Florence and Edinburgh in bids to host the 2014 Tour de France Grand Depart, Yorkshire will be doing some road repair work in the coming months to the tune of around £400,000. The North Yorkshire County Council will be putting up about half of that amount with the districts of Richmondshire, […]
Extreme mountain bike event comes to France in October
One of the best events in the cycling calendar is L’Xtreme sur Loue. This is an event that goes through some of the most challenging circuits and splendid landscapes of any cycle tour. It also draws around 10,000 spectators every year and there are 500 people involved in order to make the event happen. The […]
Mount Vaucluse offers a real challenge when cycling in France
In the south-east of France you will find the mountainous Department of Vaucluse. It is perhaps best known for being the home of Mount Ventoux, a mountain which reaches up to nearly 2000 metres. This is an area particularly popular with mountain bikers and hikers as there are some excellent trails in the hills around […]
Family Cycling in France
Perhaps the first thing that pops into people’s minds when considering family holidays in France is Disneyland Paris. However, France can offer so much more if you are looking to enjoy a relaxing time away rather than explore the hectic world of Disney. Your children may not jump with glee when you suggest a nice […]
A cycling holiday through France
A cycling holiday through France promises great scenery and many delicious and traditional meals along the way. No matter what the cyclists’ capabilities are, he or she can enjoy both these delights on their travels. Cycling in France is very well supported by people of all ages. No doubt the famous Tour de France cycle […]
New Pyrenees Bike Park in Saint-Lary hosts mountain biking grand final
On 29 and 30 August, Saint-Lary will place host to the KBourre 2009 grand final, a downhill Pyrenean mountain bike event, where the top freeriders in the Pyrenees will compete with each other on the Bike Park trails!… The resort’s champions, accustomed to snowboarding and freeriding, thrill the crowds in summer with their mountain biking […]
Paris Bike Days 2009
Set to take place between Friday April 17th and Sunday April 19th, Paris Bike Days 2009 promotes people’s passions for all things bike-based in the French capital. Parc Floral de Paris, a site within easy reach of the wide array Paris Hotels, will play host to the celebration. A number of pavilions will be set […]
Cycling in Burgundy – 8-day biking holiday with Explore
Explore offers a moderately-paced, eight-day bike break in France’s famous wine region for £644 pp, following the Canal de Bourgogne, plus visiting the village setting of Chocolat, medieval abbeys and a walled town specialising in aniseed balls. Suitable for regular cyclists. Price includes return Eurostar train travel (London), all transportation, seven nights’ B&B and the […]